SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: November 6, 2003 ESSEX CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Commission File No. 0-10772 Virginia 54-0846569 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer ID No.) incorporation or organization) 9150 Guilford Road Columbia, Maryland 21046-2306 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (301) 939-7000 ESSEX CORPORATION ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS On November 6, 2003, Essex Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a registration statement for a proposed follow-on public offering of up to 4,000,000 shares of its common stock pursuant to a firm commitment underwritten offering. A copy of the Registrant's press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS (c) Exhibits 99.1 Press Release dated November 6, 2003, issued by Essex Corporation. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. ESSEX CORPORATION (Registrant) /S/ JOSEPH R. KURRY, JR. DATE: November 6, 2003 Joseph R. Kurry, Jr. ------------------------------------ Sr. Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer 2 EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit NUMBER DESCRIPTION ------ ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated November 6, 2003, issued by Essex Corporation. 3